â¢ ELEVATOR (noun) The noun ELEVATOR has 2 senses: 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend. Familiarity information: ELEVATOR used as a noun is rare.
A cause of nasal congestion may also be due to an allergic reaction caused by hay fever, so avoiding allergens is a common remedy if this becomes a confirmed diagnosis. Antihistamines and decongestants can provide significant symptom relief although they do not cure hay fever.
Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining the nose is swollen which is because of the inflamed blood vessels. If nasal congestion is not treated it can lead to hearing and speech problems. It may also lead to a condition known as sleep apnoea (causes one or more pause while breathing). Causes. The four main causes of blocked nose are: Infections: Common cold, flu, and sinus infection are all caused by virus infection. These viruses are transmitted by air which causes the nasal tissues to swell up.